5 Reasons to Stage Your Calabasas Home

One of the most common misconceptions about Home Staging is that it is only for vacant homes and that most homeowners cannot afford it.

The truth is that most homeowners cannot afford not to stage their homes. Here are 5 reasons why:

1. Reason Number one

The way we live in our homes and the way we present our properties for sale are two very different things.

We might love our bold decor, not notice the clutter or simply not have the energy to organize our living areas which can spell disaster for your bottom line as most potential buyers cannot see past your stuff!!!

Home Staging will address all of these issues before your home goes on the market so that potential buyers can see and appreciate those big windows, crown molding, wooden floors and many other wonderful architectural features that your property might have that are not currently being highlighted.

2. Reason Number Two

Less is more and in this case Home Staging can help you edit and streamline what stays, what goes, what can be packed away and put into storage and what can be donated.

It is the perfect opportunity to purge all the clutter and get you organized and in control of your move.

Of course the next step after selling your house is moving so it makes perfect sense to start the process before you actually sell so that you are not completely overwhelmed when you do get that awesome offer.

Most home buyers are looking for move in ready, light and bright organized homes where they can envisage themselves living in that space so it is very important that you depersonalize the space and give it mass appeal.

3. Reason Number Three

According to the National Association of Realtors up to 90% of your potential buyers are shopping online so those first impressions are more important than ever.

You literally have 3 seconds to make a good impression before they will click to the next property and that is why your online photos are key to success.

Staging can help you get your home “picture perfect” and create an online presence that will create an emotional connection with your potential buyer and help drive traffic to your property.

Most people make a list of their top 10 homes and go and see those.

4. Reason Number Four

Most homes for sale need some updating to bring them up to date with the wants and needs of your prospective buyer. 

A good Home Stager can save you thousands of dollars and help you maximize your budget by helping you choose key areas that will give you the best ROI and have the most impact.

Sometimes it’s just a matter of choosing a great new paint color, rearranging your existing furniture, purchasing some new light fixtures and some choice on-trend accessories to give you a brand new look that will have your buyers falling in love and writing those all important offers.

5. Reason Number Five

Finally and probably the most important reason to Stage your Calabasas home is that people buy on emotion and Home Staging helps set the scene for multiple “emotional connection points” from the moment that they enter through the front door to the moment they leave.

Helping the buyer mentally “move in” and imagine their family enjoying a wonderful lifestyle in your property is key to a successful and profitable sale.